Class Descriptions
ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology
ANTH& 104 World Prehistory
ANTH 111 Archaeological Field Survey Procedures
ANTH 112 Cultural Resource Management and the Law
ANTH 113 Archaeological Laboratory Techniques
ANTH& 204 Archaeology
ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology
ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology: Diversity
ANTH& 207 Linguistic Anthropology
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America: Diversity
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians: Diversity
ANTH& 227 Pacific Island Cultures: Diversity
ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology
ANTH& 237 Human Osteology
ANTH 250 Topics in Anthropology: (Variable Subtitles)
ANTH 250B Topics in Anthropology: Field Survey Procedures
ANTH 250C Topics in Anthropology: CRM & the Law
ANTH 250D Topics in Anthropology: NW Coast Indian Art
ANTH 250E Topics in Anthropology: New Zealand
ANTH 250F Topics in Anthropology: British Isles
ANTH 270 Anthropology of Diverse Sexualities: Diversity
ANTH 280 Field Archeology
ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology 5 Credits
Surveys comprehensively anthropology's five sub-fields: physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied anthropology. Takes an evolutionary perspective in order to provide a scientifically valid perspective on human history, human nature, and human social practices from the remote past to the present. This course was formerly known as ANTH 101, Introduction to Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 104 World Prehistory 5 Credits
A survey of human prehistory from the origin of humans through the emergence of early civilizations, providing the foundation for understanding modern human societies. Attention is given to civilizations from both the Old World, including ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India, and the New World, including the Maya, Inca and Aztec. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 111 Archaeological Field Survey Procedures 5 Credits
A survey of basic field procedures used to locate, test, preliminarily evaluate, record, report and protect archaeological sites. Emphasizes the basics of field survey, mapping, testing and recording heritage. These archaeologically based techniques are used around the world, but we will consider how they can be applied in the Pacific Northwest to record and protect sites. Prerequisite: None - Suggest ANTH& 100 or ANTH 101, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 104.
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ANTH 112 Cultural Resource Management and the Law 5 Credits
A survey of federal historic preservation legislation, federal CRM legislation and regulations (especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Native American concerns and traditional cultural properties, and cultural resources and the world wide web, and State CRM legislation and regulations. The overall goal is to train students in the laws pertaining to cultural and archaeological resources throughout the country and regionally. Prerequisite: None, Suggest ANTH& 100 or ANTH 101, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 104, ANTH 111.
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ANTH 113 Arhaeological Laboratory Techniques 1- 5 Credits
Laboratory analysis of excavated material from the Qwu?gwes Archaeological site and/or other sites as indicated in the schedule. Preparation and presentation of research papers in class and at professional conferences. Familiarity with archaeological collections, their processing and curation. Includes appropriate theory and methods. May be repeated for up to 5 credits. Prerequisite: ANTH& 100, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 280 recommended.
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ANTH& 204 Archaeology 5 Credits
Explores the field practices and theoretical methods of archaeology, as well as the patterns of the archaeological record in our region and the world. Considers the cultural evolution of the last remaining highly sophisticated hunters/fisher/gatherer societies: the Northwest Coast Indian Cultures. Examines the record from the earliest hunter/gatherers through formative civilizations from a world perspective. This course was formerly known as ANTH 104, Introduction to Archaeology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology 5 Credits
Explores bio-cultural processes of human evolution, including the principles of inheritance, biological basis of human diversity, our mammalian/primate evolution, and our hominid roots and the outcome: our kind! Anthropological aspects of the biological and cultural nature of our species will be considered in an attempt to better understand why we are what we are and what we might become. This course was formerly known as ANTH 102, Introduction to Physical Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology: Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the nature, growth and history of human cultures. Surveys the range of cultural phenomena including material culture, making a living, domestic life, kinship, economic exchange, social/political organization, social control, personality, art, religion, and applying anthropology in a contemporary world with special emphasis on non-western societies and the comparisons among traditions. This course was formerly known as ANTH 103, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 207 Linguistic Anthropology 5 Credits
Focuses upon language as a distinctively human means of communication and social interaction. Explores the evolution and history of languages and dialects; applied linguistics; sociolinguistic; language and identity, and expressive forms cross-culturally. Examines the structure of language, including phonetics (sounds), morphology (word construction), syntax (word order), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (actual usage). Introduces the ethnography of communication as a research methodology. This course was formerly known as ANTH 105, Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 210 Indians of North America: Diversity 5 Credits
Provides a general view of the variations in the life ways of the Native Americans up to the late 1800's when the last of the Native American nations lost their independence. Places native populations in a broad comparative context, investigating the variation between the societies of the major culture areas of North America and their interaction with the European and American societies with whom they came in contact. This course was formerly known as ANTH 210, Native American Cultures and Culture Context. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians: Diversity 5 Credits
Origins, development and a variation of Pacific Northwest cultures from the earliest migrations to contemporary times. Survey traditional native ways of life along coastal Washington, British Columbia and Southeastern Alaska and their effects on current Northwest life styles. Explore the historical roots of contemporary regional issues concerning treaties and Indian rights. A previous anthropology class suggested. This course was formerly known as ANTH 220, Pacific Northwest Coast Peoples Past/Present. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 227 Native Pacific Island Cultures: Diversity 5 Credits
The course investigates the cultures and peoples of the Pacific, with an emphasis on Polynesia. The origins of Pacific islanders, prehistoric voyaging and trade, monumental architecture, the "mysteries" of Easter Island, and cultural changes caused by European contact are examined. This course was formerly known as ANTH 240, Native Pacific Island Cultures. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 recommended.
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ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology 5 Credits
The history, theory and application of anthropological techniques in the identification of human skeletal remains in a forensic context. This course was formerly known as ANTH 202. Prerequisite: ANTH& 237 or ANTH 201 or FORS 201 recommended.
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ANTH& 237 Human Osteology 5 Credits
Presents an overview of the human skeletal system and techniques in the identification of human skeletal remains. This course was formerly known as ANTH 201. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 250 Topics in Anthropology: (Variable Subtitles) 5 Credits
An in-depth study of aspects of the cultural past or present, or language of a specific region or group, of aspects of the biology of a specific region or group (including human or non-human primates), or an in-depth study of anthropological theory and its application to a specific topic. Prerequisite: A previous course in Anthropology or instructor's permission.
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ANTH 250B Topics in Anthropology: Field Survey Procedures 5 Credits
A survey of basic field procedures used to locate, test, preliminarily evaluate, record, report and protect archaeological sites. Emphasizes the basics of field survey, mapping, testing and recording heritage. These archaeologically-based techniques are used around the world, but we will consider how they can be applied in the Pacific Northwest to record and protect sites. Prerequisite: A previous course in Anthropology, preferably ANTH& 100 or ANTH& 204, or instructor's permission.
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ANTH 250C Topics in Anthropology: CRM & the Law 5 Credits
A survey of federal historic preservation legislation, federal CRM legislation and regulations (especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Native American concerns and traditional cultural properties, and cultural resources and the world wide web, and State CRM legislation and regulations. The overall goal is to train students in the laws pertaining to cultural and archaeological resources throughout the country and regionally. Prerequisite: A previous course in Anthropology, preferably ANTH& 100, ANTH 111 or ANTH& 204, or instructor's permission.
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ANTH 250D Topics in Anthropology: NW Coast Indian Art 5 Credits
A survey of Northwest Coast Indian art history from the Columbia River to Southeast Alaska. An analysis of form, design elements and symbolism. Emphasis on demonstrating the advanced nature of Northwest Coast Indian art within a rich cultural heritage. Previous anthropology course suggested. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 250E Topics in Anthropology: New Zealand 5 Credits
An in-depth anthropological study of New Zealand society. Topics covered include Maori culture and prehistory, New Zealand history, political and socioeconomic systems, New Zealand's place within the Pacific context and current regional and national issues. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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ANTH 250F Topics in Anthropology: British Isles 5 Credits
An anthropological study of Great Britain and Ireland. Topics covered include different cultures within the British Isles from the Neolithic to the modern era and current issues in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The course includes a travel component to one or more locations within the region to enhance the students’ understanding of the region. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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ANTH 270 Anthropology of Diverse Sexualities: Diversity 5 Credits
Focuses on Western and non-Western expressions of homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender from an anthropological perspective. Includes the biological evidence related to sexual orientation and gender, expressions of sexualities in Western and non-Western societies, the relationship of myth, religion and language to diverse sexualities, non-heterosexual identity in different cultures, and the relevance of anthropology to the American societal debate on diverse sexualities. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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ANTH 280 Field Archeology 12 Credits
Involves excavation of a historic and/or prehistoric archaeological site, with emphasis on basic excavation skills and record keeping, field mapping, laboratory analysis and photography. Prerequisite: Previous Anthropology class recommended.
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